Whineminster Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, DotRat_Wx said: Yikes. 6k troops protecting a few miles of desert right now. I pray that runway stays clear Saigon 2.0 like you said. Obviously the Taliban is somewhat liked there I assume because they took over so easily. At some point the people have to decide their fate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, radarman said: Should always use cash when patronizing small businesses and making small purchases. Unless you think the big banks deserve some of that transaction. Hitting the ATM machine is a small inconvenience you can totally manage to support the locals. Tip in cash too. I generally roll with $100-200 cash in pocket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, dendrite said: The only time I touch cash is when I sell eggs. Other than that it’s as outdated as my checkbook. Your what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Travis Pastrana set new MWN Auto Road record today in the race to the clouds or whatever it’s called. 5 min and 28 seconds is absolutely nuts on that road (7.6 miles). Lose it at speed in several spots and your car rolls 1,000ft down the mountain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Travis Pastrana set new MWN Auto Road record today in the race to the clouds or whatever it’s called. 5 min and 28 seconds is absolutely nuts on that road (7.6 miles). Lose it at speed in several spots and your car rolls 1,000ft down the mountain. He is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Not MWN but similar idea… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 hours ago, hammerz_nailz said: When I was 12 we lived in a house in Westchester County NY that had a bomb shelter under the garage. It had some sort of air filter with a big crank that you'd use in a prolonged power outage. My parents didn't want us to tell our friends but I think we had every kid in the neighborhood down there at some point. Good spot to hide your playboys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: I generally roll with $100-200 cash in pocket. Me too and use cash for small purchases. I take more when I go on vacation just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, DavisStraight said: Me too and use cash for small purchases. I take more when I go on vacation just in case. Same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Just absolutely crushed with allergies this morning. Does anyone know whats in the air right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, amarshall said: Just absolutely crushed with allergies this morning. Does anyone know whats in the air right now? Maybe ragweed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, amarshall said: Just absolutely crushed with allergies this morning. Does anyone know whats in the air right now? Ive been the last few mornings, I use nasonex to clear my head and sinuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma blizzard Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, amarshall said: Just absolutely crushed with allergies this morning. Does anyone know whats in the air right now? same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdxken Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 42 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Maybe ragweed? Goldenrod is blooming. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 39 minutes ago, kdxken said: Goldenrod is blooming. it sure is. there is a field behind my house that has a ton of goldenrod. bright yellow yesterday, with tons and tons of honeybees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Humming birds have been going nuts last few days. Lots of them, fighting for food. Wonder if they are packing on the pounds for the upcoming migration south. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, amarshall said: Just absolutely crushed with allergies this morning. Does anyone know whats in the air right now? Low dews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 12 hours ago, powderfreak said: Travis Pastrana set new MWN Auto Road record today in the race to the clouds or whatever it’s called. 5 min and 28 seconds is absolutely nuts on that road (7.6 miles). Lose it at speed in several spots and your car rolls 1,000ft down the mountain. Average speed about 83 mph. !!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, tamarack said: Average speed about 83 mph. !!!!!!! that's crazy fast, especially on some of those turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Lava Rock said: Humming birds have been going nuts last few days. Lots of them, fighting for food. Wonder if they are packing on the pounds for the upcoming migration south. We have several that are constantly bickering over who can eat at our feeder and flowers. Little bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Stop the covid talk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 16 hours ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: I generally roll with $100-200 cash in pocket. I always have some cash on me . Got some hidden like the Italians like to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: I always have some cash on me . Got some hidden like the Italians like to do We get a lot of people up here who don't even have cards on them, much less cash. Apple pay or Google pay. Cash definitely seems like it's on it's way out to be honest. Extremely small number of cash transactions these days, to the point that it's not even worth having a cash office at the ski area anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, STILL N OF PIKE said: I operate heavily in the “shady” economy Ha I hear that. Still reasons to have cash around and Uncle Sam having no records. Tips, under the table work, contractors will give a discount for smaller jobs if you pay them in cash so there's no record of it, etc. There's a big green industry in Vermont that keeps cash flowing around too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 hours ago, kdxken said: Goldenrod is blooming. In 2007 the 5-acre field where our gravel road meets the tar, about 2,000' from home, was plowed and disked. Next summer it came up 100% goldenrod and thick, probably caught a load of seeds from nearby. (Why would anyone spend money to plant it?) By mid-August they were in full bloom and for the first time in my life I was miserable with allergy - would cough all day then wake up about 2 AM full of mucus and cough for 3/4 hour straight each night, lasted about a week doing that. Same amount of blossoms in 2009 but only very mild reaction and none since, with lots of goldenrod still there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 The farmers markets too… so many tourists don’t think about it ahead of time but the weekly large market on Sunday is obviously all cash. The nearby ATM does quite a good transaction fee amount I’m sure on Sunday’s with a line 10 deep to take out cash . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, powderfreak said: We get a lot of people up here who don't even have cards on them, much less cash. Apple pay or Google pay. Cash definitely seems like it's on it's way out to be honest. Extremely small number of cash transactions these days, to the point that it's not even worth having a cash office at the ski area anymore. Given ski area prices (and those of many other sports/games) I can see why. But spending $3 for coffee and a donut at Sandy River Farm Supply down the road makes cash the simple answer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, tamarack said: Given ski area prices (and those of many other sports/games) I can see why. But spending $3 for coffee and a donut at Sandy River Farm Supply down the road makes cash the simple answer. There’s a ton of small transactions too though, hand and toe warmers take are the largest selling items and they are less than that coffee and donut. Most people buy the big pricey stuff like lift tickets or lessons online ahead of time. It’s the smaller items like F&B, coffees, hand warmers, a face mask, a beer, fridge magnet or post card, that make up a lot of transactions. Obviously still not cheap (marked up) but most single transactions a $20 can cover. People just don’t carry it. Its also a large enterprise so you aren’t worried about the transaction cost to the bank for the business like you would a local coffee joint. I can see the mentality of just “put it all on the card this trip and we’ll deal with it later.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Tip Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 "stop the covid talk" ? ha, what happened while I was gone - I mean, I'm not complainin' or nothin' ... 'bout time really. But for morbid - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, dendrite said: Stop the covid talk. No. We like it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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